Good grief. I must say I'd be very distracted if I were to have to play on that thing.

_________________Though everything else may appear shallow and repulsive, even the smallest task in music is so absorbing, and carries us so far away from town, country, earth, and all worldly things, that it is truly a blessed gift of God.

I was just going to say that this looks like something you could drive! I think that men in general go for that kind of design.

My current favorite piano is the one below: I like that it's decorative, yet still has nice, clean lines. Plus it's a Chopin piano! If I had this piano in my home and surrounded myself with candlelight while I played, then I think I would have died and gone to heaven.

Although, I recently saw a photo of another piano that was quite a bit more decorative than this one, but it was very pretty - I just can't find it now, though.

_________________"Simplicity is the highest goal, achievable when you have overcome all difficulties." ~ Frederic Chopin

Scott, I think it may even hit Warp 2! It looks like Schimmel designed this one under wind tunnel testing. It could easily pass as a hydrofoil. The only thing missing is a seat harness to make it legal. You know, Schimmel is set up in a way that they could become the largest piano manufacturer - they have size, reasonable quality, and distribution potential if they wanted it. But, they're not playing their cards right with the oriental competition. Their 8'4" is a gem of a piano that is or was priced just right about 8 years ago. It's one of those rare instruments that seem to sound good all the time, regardless of weather...

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If I had this piano in my home and surrounded myself with candlelight while I played, then I think I would have died and gone to heaven.

Hi Monica, I am adding the Chopin Piano to your Bucket List as item #2. 8 more to go. It might be funny to post a thread for a "Bucket List" of pianos, pieces, goals, etc...

_________________"Nobility of spirit has more to do with simplicity than ostentation, wisdom rather than wealth, commitment rather than ambition." ~Riccardo Muti

My sister has a Schimmel - a big one - not sure of the exact size, I'm guessing over 7 feet. It does sound very nice and the touch is much different than my piano. Hers is lighter. I could probably trill better on it.

And George, I found your new Steinway D. I actually played this piano when it came around on a tour. It's designed by Dale Chihuly, who is a famous glass artist. The lid on this piano is all glass. Wild colors on the keys, though. Not sure how long I could play without getting woozy.

_________________"Simplicity is the highest goal, achievable when you have overcome all difficulties." ~ Frederic Chopin

Good one Chris! I bet you get 3 chances to play a piece, and then the glass flashes "Insert Coin". At least it's easy to clean, just use Windex.

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Monica, I guess he must be color blind. I am surprised he hasn't shattered that glass by now. I bet there's a note on the cover, "Fragile! Play with care." If you really want to get woozy, try playing with 3-D glasses on those keys. I like any color, as long as it's black.

Wow, you have a sister, and she's not on PS?... You're so lucky to have a musical soul mate to play duets, 2 pianos, swap musical ideas, etc. Actually, Schimmel has several models: 7', 7'6", 8'4", and a 9'2". Several years ago, I was looking into a 8'4", before I found the B. You're right, I think most German pianos have very responsive Renner actions for your favorite - TRILLS! My Achilles heel are 3rds! I love them as much as the swine flu.

_________________"Nobility of spirit has more to do with simplicity than ostentation, wisdom rather than wealth, commitment rather than ambition." ~Riccardo Muti

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